Text: 1John 2:26-27

 26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.   27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you:  but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.  

Sunday, 2^nd June 2024       

THE HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS IN US 2

Text: 1John 2:26-27

Memory verse: John 14: 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

The Holy Spirit speaks in us by reminding us of Jesus’ words. In John 14:26, Jesus says that the Spirit of truth will “bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” The disciples had come to believe Jesus was the Messiah, but they did not understand what was ahead on that Good Friday (The Ransome Day). When someone you love dies, one of your greatest longings is to hear that person’s voice again. Jesus knew His disciples would fall into deep grief, become numb in their pain, and begin to forget His words. So, He told them in advance that the Helper, the Spirit of truth, would bring to their remembrance all that He taught them. The Holy Spirit will speak in them to remind them what He thought them.

To lose something, you must possess it first. To remember something, you must hear and experience it first. The Holy Spirit doesn’t put the words of Jesus into our heads that we have never possessed or heard, though He certainly could. His assignment, as stated by Jesus, is to bring to our remembrance what we have heard, which makes knowing the words of Jesus, the words of the entire Bible. I had asked God, hope I am not foolish by giving you all I have especially when you asked, His reply to me was simply, “Lay up for yourself treasures in heaven,” from Matthew 6:20. The words were not audible, but I heard them as clearly as if they had been. He pulled that phrase and shone His light on it from the memory bank of all I have read.

The Holy Spirit also uses hymns and song lyrics that are theologically accurate to remind me of His truth. Many mornings I wake up hearing the lyrics, “I need Thee, Oh, I need Thee, every hour I need Thee.” My Friend, my Teacher, is reminding me of the truth, As the Word says in Philippians 4:19, “And my God will supply every need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” In response, I can declare, “Thank you Lord that you will give me all I need today.” One morning I woke up hearing the melody, “Jesus loves me, this I know.” I was surprised because I hadn’t heard those words in a long time, and I wondered why the Spirit had given me that reminder. As my day unfolded, I found myself in a conversation with friends. Instead of feeling comfortable with these people I had known for many years, I felt separate as the talk increasingly became a discussion about topics I could not be engaged in. As I sat in silence, feeling out of place and insignificant amidst the happy conversation, I remembered Jesus loves me. He reminded me, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Abide in My love”.

What an incomprehensible gift the Holy Spirit is to us. He is our Friend, the very best Friend one could have. He is our Helper who comes to our assistance in countless ways. And He is our teacher who illumines our minds and hearts, speaking the truth about Jesus, about ourselves, and about this world. Ask Him what He wants you to remember and to do. Then thank Him abundantly for every way He works on your behalf.

CGDS HYMN 1; SS&S 1167:

BE THE MATTER WHAT IT MAY, ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH

1. Be the matter what it may, always speak the truth;

Whether at your work or play, always speak the truth

Never from this rule depart, grave it

deeply on your heart,

Written 'tis upon your chart :

" Always speak the truth ! "

2. There's a charm in honesty, always

speak the truth ; [speak the truth ;

There is meanness in a lie; always

He is but a coward slave, who, a present

pain to waive,

Stoops to falsehood; then, be brave;

Always speak the truth.

3. When you're wrong, the folly own,

always speak the truth;

There's a triumph to be won, always

speak the truth ;

He who speaks with lying tongue adds

to wrong a greater wrong;

Then, with courage true and strong,

Always speak the truth.

 Prayers 

1.  Holy Spirit, help me to be sensitive to You, and always make me respond to Your leadings.  

2.  LORD God Almighty, empower me to hear and respond always to Your still small voice in Jesus’ name. Amen.    

3.  Pray for others in this regard.